Receptacle with automatic closure therefor



g- 16, 1932' L. R. LOVELAND 1,372,475

RECEPTACLE WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSURE THEREFOR Filed April 20. 1931 Patented Aug. 16, 1932 UNITED STATES LAWRENCE R. LOVELAND, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA I REGEPTAGLE WITH Auroivrarrconosunn TH REFOR Application filed April 20,

The present invention relates to receptacles having automatically operative closing lids and consists in the combinations and arrangements of elements hereinafter described and particularly set forth in the accompanying claims.

The purpose of the invention is to produce a receptacle of this character constructed in miniature and designed as a receiver for cigar and cigarette ashes, and with the further function that it may effectively serve as a paper weight or otherwise as a desk or furniture ornament.

To these ends the article is more particularly designed as a souvenir or novelty for general distribution and use in connection ,with the forthcoming bi-centennial celebration of George Washington, and for this purpose it is intended to have the articles orna- I mented by decalcomania pictures of George Washington, the home of his birth place, and Mount Vernon.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the article complete.

Figure 2 a longitudinal central sectional view thereof.

Referring to the construction in further 80 detail the article consists of a receptacle portion 3 preferably simulating a miniature coal scuttle, constructed of relatively thin sheet metal and having a body portion 4 of decreasing cross-section and formed with a base flange 5 after the general manner or design of a regular coal hod.

A lid or top portion 6 is hingedly mounted to the rear upper edge of the body portion as at 7 and has the same outline or shape as the top of the scuttle as shown. The essential feature of the device is that this lid portion is adapted to be automatically opened and closed through the instrumentality of the scuttle handle 8.

The handle 8 is preferable of the bale type and has suitable hinged or swinging connection with the sides of the receptacle portion 3 through the ear members 9 that are formed integral with the body portion as shown. Each side portion of the handle ad- 1931. Serial No. 531,495.

jacent its pivotal connection is formed with a laterally projecting and slightly curved part 10 formed with a cam slot 11 that is engaged by a projecting member or finger 12 formed integrally with the lid 6 as shown in Figure 1. It Willtherefore be seen'that with this arrangement said lidmay be raised or lowered for opening or closing the coal hod through its movements to those positions indicated in Figures 1 and 2, i. e. when the bale handle is up the lid is open, and when the bale handle is down the lid is closed.

The opposite side portions of the receptacle 3 are provided with inturned, and preferably integral projecting members or ledges 13 that serve as temporary supports or rests for cigarettes or cigars, as will be understood. And to the end that the device may be utilized as a paper weight or similar ornamental member for desk use or generally in a household the space provided by the base flange 5 is utilized to receive a suitable weight 14 preferably formed by pouring therein a molten mass. In lieu of using molten metal it will be obvious any other form of weight substance may be employed, e. g. a metal piece of proper dimensions could be securely fastened within the space of the flange 5. 7

Although the invention is illustrated and described herein as particularly adapted for a miniature article or souvenir it will be understood the construction and principle of operation will equally well apply to coal scuttles of the commercial type. That is to is say, coal scuttles of this kind may be equipped with the automatic lid feature herein disclosed.

It will be understood that the invention as here disclosed is not limited to the details of construction shown and described, and that these may be varied widely without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined by the claims.

What is claimed as new is:

1. A combined cigar ash receiver and paper weight device comprising a miniature receptacle, a hinged lid therefor, a swinging handle, means for opening and closing. the lid through the movements of the handle, and

a Weight element incorporated in the receptacle, substantially as set forth.

2. A combined cigar ash receiver and paper Weight comprising a miniature receptacle,

simulating a coal scuttle, a hinged lid therefor, a swinging handle, means for opening and closing the lid through the movements of the handle, and a mass of weighted metal located in the bottom of the receptacle, substantially as set forth.

3. A combined cigar ash receiver and paper Weight device comprising, a miniature receptacle simulating a coal scuttle, said receptacle having inturned edge portions providing cigar holders, a hinged lid therefor, a swinging handle, means 'for openingv and closing the lid throughthe movements of the handle, and a Weight element of molten metal poured into the bottom of the receptacle, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof, I afiix my signature.

LAWRENCE 7R, LOVELAND. 

